Each case was visually inspected and then tumbled. After tumbling I felt the inside of each case down around the head for any signs of a ridge. I then inspected the case necks for any signs of cracks or defects; I then inspected the bodies, heads, and primer pockets. They are now ready for stage 2.

Oh yea I love this, takes all this time for a brief bang but the gratification knowing I built the bang.

Left to right of picture, 30-06, 8x57, 243, 223

Don't forget, you're also saving $$$ by reusing those brass cases.

One word of caution from my own experience: the chamfered case necks can cut into those styrofoam trays, leaving a bit to eventually fall to the bottom covering the primer hole. That won't happen with wood or my personal fave, Delrin.

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Originally posted by onefunzr2:
Don't forget, you're also saving $$$ by reusing those brass cases.

One word of caution from my own experience: the chamfered case necks can cut into those styrofoam trays, leaving a bit to eventually fall to the bottom covering the primer hole. That won't happen with wood or my personal fave, Delrin.

Upside down means to me stage one is complete. During stage 2 they get blown out with air compressor and flipped primer side down.

My cases all stay in the blocks thru each step with the mouth down till they get powder. That way There is no confusion, just one of my personal rules. Before charging I can look at a whole tray of cases with primers.
Lyle